News for Restaurants in Washington DC September 2015 Archive

Named for the former Riggs Bank at its location, The Riggsby Fine Food + Drink is Michael Schlow’s second DC eatery, joining his 14th Street place, Tico. Making its home in The Carlyle hotel, The Riggsby features American favorites with some European spin. Lunch and supper meals include oysters to start, plus the Tavern burger with bacon jam, and in the evening more upscale entrées. Desserts might include that All-American favorite, strawberry shortcake. Schlow hired Philippe Reininger as executive chef, a man who has cooked at numerous high-end restaurants around the globe. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily. The Riggsby Fine Food + Drink, The Carlyle, 1731 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009, 202-234-3200.

The Source Undergoes FaceliftThe Source by Wolfgang Puck has reopened after a quick redesign of its two-level space. Executive chef Scott Drewno has also redesigned the menu, and it includes an emphasis on the Chinese hot-pot style of cooking. An open wok station and new seating are among additions to the restaurant. Expect a roving tableside soup cart as well as the option to settle in at a hot-pot table where you can taste a series of self-cooked dishes. The Source by Wolfgang Puck, Newseum, 575 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-637-6100.

Adams Morgan Restaurant Offers Revised Menu Longtime Adams Morgan eatery L'Enfant Café & Bar has introduced a revised menu and happy hour specials. The owners have tapped chef Travis Hearne to run the kitchen as well as to help set up the opening of their second restaurant around the corner. Named for Pierre L’Enfant, whose DC fame is captured in the city’s L’Enfant Plaza, the restaurant features numerous French dishes and wines, including such familiar items as tuna niçoise and steak frites. Indeed, the owners note that they classify the restaurant as a French café, small, intimate, and focused on fine dining. Dinner nightly, Brunch Sat.-Sun. L'Enfant Café & Bar, 2000 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009, 202-319-1800.